Woodland Cleanup: thining out of small trees and brush, burn piles (no heavy machine work): Reduced rate available on large and ongoing projects November thru February - no estimates, by the hour only.

Consultation and limited project management

Maintenance (by the hour only) on select or full-time basis limited to plantings that are protected by a deer fence. Tasks include:

Weedeating and weeding

Pruning, shearing, perennial and shrub maintenance

Fertilizing, watering, irrigation maintenance and repair

First one hour consultation is free of charge

NO BALL PARK ESTIMATES! ...

Most estimates require design and research time and will be billed accordingly.

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RATE FOR ALL LABOR IS $40 PER HOUR

WEEDEATER, CHAIN SAW, AND POWER WASHER ADD $10 per hour on small jobs

Reduced rates available on large woods cleanup projects November thru February

ALL SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO SALES TAX

Unless specified otherwise, ALL materials, plants, and deliveries must be paid in full before delivery is made.

On large installation projects, a labor deposit may be required in addition to all materials and deliveries.

Unless specified, all sub-contractors will be paid seperately by my client.

NO DEADLINES - NO FREE ESTIMATES

Below are two of my design drawings on

easy-to-use 8.5 x 11 size.

Above: I often draft multiple drawings for the same areas - each drawing focusing on a single aspect of the area such as concept, color, hardscape, special considerations such as visibility, view sheds, etc.

Rule #1 - No deer fence?... no plants!

The only three exceptions to deer fence rule are:

Most ornamental grasses

Trees over 6 feet tall (but must be caged and/or include trunk protection against thrashing

(Rocks! - are still a safe bet!)

MORE ON DEER AND FENCING:

Orcas Island may be one of the toughest places regarding deer damage to landscape plants, conservation and restoration projects and the overall natural environment. Over the last 20+ years I've been here, I've seen all but 3 of the 45 "deer proof" plants go onto their salad bar menu.....including lavender, rosemary, and Shasta Daisies!

A deer fence does not need to be ugly! Most people think they don't want a fence - that is - until they've spent 10 years pulling their hair out in frustration over the loss of their plantings. One woman told me (who didn't want a fence but eventually built one), that she feels "free" INSIDE her fence, because she can now grow what she wants to grow!

A fence can and should be an integral part of the hard-scape. Before you waste money and years on plants, build a fence. The diagram below should get you started in the right direction. Do it right the first time!

My design work often utilizes photographs in many ways:

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"The numbers"

Each proposal looks a little different depending on what needs to be expressed and detailed. Some jobs require more definition than others. One thing you will NOT get from me is a sloppy estimate, proposal, or invoice. Below are some examples of proposal worksheets and invoices.

Hourly rates shown below are no longer valid.

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My detailed time sheets are great formula building tools so that I can give accurate estimates when and where ever possible.

What is Namaste?

"Namaste" (pronounced "nah - mah - STAY") is a commonly expressed Hindi salutation used in India and Nepal which roughly translates to "I see only the divine spirit in you" or "I bow to the best in you". It is usually given to another with enthusiasm and reverence with the hands in the _/\_ position and a slight bow. A version -"namaskar" - is used more in India.

I found these two girls on the trail into the Annapurna Sanctuary of Nepal. Their enthusiasm and optimism reminded me of the human bonds and values which make our existance on this planet so special!